Dog saves residents: fire in Tröpolach quickly extinguished

Dog saves residents: fire in Tröpolach quickly extinguished

A attentive dog may save the life of its owners in Tröpolach, a municipality in the city of Hermagor - pressegger See on November 18, 2024. Around 11:30 a.m., the dog noticed a fire in the heating room of the house by loud barking and thus alerted the residents. These reacted immediately and called the fire brigade while trying to curb the fire with a hand -fire extinguisher. Unfortunately the fire was already too advanced to be extinguished.

A total of three fire departments were alerted: the fire brigade Tröpolach, Rattendorf and Hermagor. With a strong contingent of around 50 firefighters, the emergency services finally managed to control the fire. The firefighters worked under heavy breathing protection to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but property damage occurred, the amount of which is currently still unclear.

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The investigation into the cause of the fire is carried out by the police. Together with an expert from the fire prevention center of the Carinthian State Fire Brigade Association, research is being carried out according to the outbreak. These measures are crucial to prevent such incidents in the future and to ensure more security for residents.

While the fire brigade was a routine but necessary measure, the dog's reaction shows how important vigilance is in such situations. The animal's ability to quickly point out the danger could have been of crucial importance for the family. Further information and details on this incident can be here to read.